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HVLP Spray Lacquer - Everything you need to know
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2016
- Everything you need to know to get started. This video covers equipment, adjustments, mixing, spraying and cleaning. I made this video because I had such a hard time finding the information I wanted to feel comfortable that I wouldn't screw up and waste money. This is an introduction, I am a novice HVLP sprayer.
The format is super simplified and broken into sections within one video.
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www.harborfreig... - Spray Gun
www.harborfreig... - Spray Gun Stand
www.harborfreig... - Paint Strainers
www.homedepot.c... - Brushing Lacquer
www.homedepot.c... - Lacquer thinner
I'll be watching this tomorrow from Quebec , exactly the tutorial I was looking for. Thanks!
Hey man heres a few pointers if you want better results :
A) DONT use BRUSHING Lacquer, go to Rockler or Woodcraft and buy lacquer that can be sprayed easily and if its humid get retarder thinner, otherwise the finish WILL turn white after you spray it, or in the case of BRUSHING LACQUER the white will be trapped under the coat, and you will not get it out. (ive tried to many times) .
B) use a smaller tip size than the harbor freight gun, It's meant to be for automotive paint which is a LOT thicker than 50/50 lacquer.. My go too for painting high gloss guitars is a 0.8mm tip.
You get PURE ORANGE PEEL with a 1.8 or whatever the gun comes with from Harbor Freight.... the only way to avoid that is increase pressure which is an overspray generator and an energy consumer...., and youll definately want a respirator for that....
I just seen this video and read you comment. Where do you get a 0.8mm tip for the HF gun? I have the same sprayer and would like to start spraying. Thanks, Gary
Hello Keith
I as rule don't normally comment on videos and such,but just wanted to give you a heart felt thank you for posting this video,your "Guy out in the garage" view point and explanations are a very refreshing and very welcome after the usual "armchair experts" that frequent You Tube with their "I'm a expert and only my opinion counts" I have been finishing guitars for about ten years using prepackaged nitro lacquer in rattle cans and that has been fine over the years,but have been wanting to move up to a HLVP system, your straight forward explanations and demo have given me the push I needed to go invest in a similar system,will probably do the Harbor Freight route as well ( I can just hear the trolls ) I watch my money and don't blow it on other peoples expert opinions,what you are using will fit my needs just fine,thank you again for posting this,it's much appreciated............Steve
Thanks for the video, one of the things I've learned is to set the regulator psi with the trigger pulled. That will give you an accurate psi reading of the paint coming out.
One of the best videos I've ever seen. Some people complain it's too long but it's like a real lesson so of course it's long. If you have no idea what your doing, this video is amazing. You literally answered every question like "Can you leave the gun with lacquer in it" no one answers this anywhere. Keep it up.
Ahmad Mahr wow that was very nice thank you, clearly you get it.
Dude it was so worth the time it took sorting through all the videos to eventually land on this one. You took all the information I kept hearing and just gave us the simple version and didn't over explained things. I got that same lacquer today because that's all home depot had, but my intentions are to spray it as well! Thank you so much for the time you put into this video!
Great video explained everything in simple to understand instructions. I feel I can do this with a little practice. Thanks again
Good evening, from UK, I have to be honest with you. I am clueless on spray guns, as a hobby i make verneer boxes, and have always used shellac by hand. However, I like you was frustrated by seeing videos that were just not helping me to choose the right equipment . After seeing your video , you have made my choice easy. Absolutely stunning video , well executed and thank you my hat goes off to you sir. . Kind regards Danny uk 🇬🇧❤🇺🇸 🙂👍👍
Great video - enjoyed your approach lol. Answered the questions I had, can't wait to try it.
Keith, I'm about where you are in the process. It's been a real slog to make sense of all the hints, tips, offhand comments, and contradictory statements out there.
Thanks a lot for putting this together.
One thing, though... please use a 3M vapor respirator, and nitrile gloves. And recommend that your newbie viewers do the same. That stuff is pure cancer...
Very good video. Everything to the point and most importantly to me you don't repeat the same words over and over. Some parts comical and that's a good thing. I learned enough to be dangerous. Also,
you seem like one hell of a nice guy. Thanks again sir!
Keith..Thank You very much, your Video & Presentation is excellent the best ever.Your a real friend to all of new to spraying.Continued success and the best of health for the New Year !!!Sincerely,Bob Mansour
I bought the same gun two months ago and have been looking for a simple explanation of its use. Thanks.
awesome Grant. Happy spraying....
This is great. I have had the same questions. This guy rocks. Not a know it all.
Can’t agree more, trial and error. Thanks for the simple explanation.
Good video probably should use a mask those vapors will mess ur lungs up. Living in so cal I sure miss deft brushing laquer loved that stuff . I def wouldn’t leave the material in the gun once they plug it’s a pain. A lot of time I store thinner in the cup and put the tip in there also . Last tip would be use sanding sealer before the gloss sand it in between coats nice glass like finish . Usually the first few coats raise the grain and sanding sealer sands wayyy easier than the gloss . 👍🏻 great video
THIS man has SUFFERED...A virtuous man. A trooper.
Thank you for this, spraying laque looks far superior to brushing, and is affordible. You do an awesome one stop video on the subject
Found all the info over a few months. thanks for putting it together - G
Awesome Video! Thank you! I was also having problems finding a simplified all in one video.
Great video. A real world experience by a real DIYer, not a pro.
Russ Martin why would you want info from a dyier instead of a pro
Just what I needed! About to spray my first project and this was super helpful!
Good luck
Great great video exactly what I was looking for and I just bought that same gun except without the regulator before I got home
Doug Butler thanks Doug
This guy rocks! Thanks man. Everything I wanted to know too.
sean mcgrath thanks man.
i enjoyed the humble honest approach
Ive been using Danish oil till now . . . you have me convinced. cheers!
Great starter video, just what I was looking for. Thanks
Thank you for the information..well done
hey Kieth. Thank you so much for this video!!!!!!! Ive been using danish oil up until now on my products. I wouldnt have tried lacquer so soon if it wasn't for your video. So glad I made the move, lovely consistent finish and dries so fast. Awesome :D You've saved me such a nightmare!
Wait until you start doing furniture and adding dye to your clear coat,
Can someone please tell me why he didn't stir the MinWax can of brushing lacquer BEFORE he poured the liquid into the plastic container. I thought we were supposed to stir the mixture from the bottom
Nice video
Thank you
Tim
Thanks for making the video, your humble
If you can use sealer first the finished product will be really smooth and nice thanks
well for a beginner did alright . as i am too lol needed to know pressure on gauge . and you did give good detail on everything . i useally use mineral oil and beezwax (i turn ) but some bowls i wanted to use depth on them
Great video!
Raw, funny and informative!
Thanks for sharing your hard won knowledge.
Thank you so much for this video! It's so helpful!
Good video! just to help add to what you’ve stated here -the pressure to gun should be adjusted with the trigger “pulled”
ReallyGreat video for newbies and very informative. I'm a DIY sprayer myself .But anybody watching please please put on a resperator I know he was spraying outside but that doesn't change anything put the proper PPE on please .
Lacquer and 2pack finishes are very dangerous to your health.
Excellent video, thanks
Man, this is the EXACT video I needed. Got mainly the same EXACT same set up........My takeaway..........JUST DO IT!
What a great video. So when working with lacquer and the thinner, it's ok to not use gloves and respirator? I see lots of videos where people have full on body suits, gloves, and a respirator. Sometimes a face mask too.
great video dude. only cause your just starting ill mention a water filter is super important on your hose if your using compression. in time youll understand why. but thanks for the video..
donny sanders thanks for the tip. I didn't think of that but I do have one.
exactly what im looking for.. bought just the laquer and put on the spray gun.. cloggs my gun ... have paint thinner sitting aroud. and woudnt work ..2 differrnt chemicals.. .. thanks.. for this info.. really helps me .. i guess i need retarder ...hopefully homedepot has it
Hey Keith Veronesi, Great video! When you poured the lacquer in the cup and then poured the thinner. Why did you use the third row instead of the second row for the thinner? I have had the same sprayer from HF for nearly a year and a half. I think it's time to start using it. :) Thanks, Gary
I'm curious to know if you still use the same gun ? and also what compressor do you suggest buying ? thanks
Thank you for the info!
Take care of your health please use a mask and painters gloves. The nitrile gloves will last only a short while when using the lacquer thinner to clean you gun but they will last long enough to keep it out of your system.
Glad I found your channel. Learned a lot. New sub. Thanks.
thanks tom. I'm glad you found me to. I was a little concerned it was to long, but I wanted all the information in one spot.
Sorry cant be on board with this video for multiple reasons, I sprayed for 20 years straight as a Pro and now have started again for my new love woodworking. I would love to feel and look at your work up close based on the vid my guess is your version of "looks awesome finishes great" are not the same as mine. Now on to the positive I like you took it upon yourself to take up spraying, my advice is to put more effort into learning more best pratices and be more technical as you want your finish to be predictable and repeatable at a high level.
Renob Tankit Thanks for your comments. With all sincerity, can you point us beginners to a better video (one of yours perhaps) where we can learn this stuff? I'm 100% with Keith - you can get little bits and pieces of some of this on various videos, but not all of it in one place. In particular, how many coats are needed? How long between coats? Do I need to clean between coats? How high should the pressure be? What tip do I use for lacquer? For latex? For poly? For varnish? Can I spray lacquer over oils-based stain? Over water based stain? Over shellac? Do I need to thin the lacquer? How much? I could probably come up with 10-15 more questions. I can't find a book on this anywhere.
Greetings: Great video made 4 years ago. Would you still start with the purple habor freight gun, or with the knowledge you now have 4 years would you start with a different gun?
You can only adjust the psi on your regulator when you are holding the trigger of your spray gun. He is trying to adjust the psi without holding the trigger.
Nothing like contaminating your thinner. You do not pour leftover thinner back into the container
thanks for sharing. great video.
Great job. Thank you.
Thank you!!!
Good job bro !!!! I was looking for the same info ~
Check the pressure with the trigger pulled ;-) I'm usually at around 15PSI with thinner fluids like this. I think that's why you had to increase fluid.
Great Video!
nice video. thank you a lot
Nice informative video
What happened to to good old stir stick?
Keith, great video. Have you ever tried/used enamal based paint? I wanted to paint my shed with a Lowes barn paint, rolling is OK, but spraying is better. will the measuring cup work the same for a pot/hose to gun sprayer be the same (an Astro 2PG8S)?
Bill Crawford I don't think you can spray enamel with this type of gun.
I have the same gun I use for automotive, I keep hearing to use an airless sprayer ? do you know the difference in the finish ?
excellent! Thank you!
Great video and thanks for sharing!
you may want to add a dessicant filter to the gun.
Tks lotte help preciate it
Nice and informative. Have you tried to spray latex paint?
Bob Wozniak I was actually just looking at the wagner flexio 590. that is supposed to spray anything without thinning. I am making some cabinets and need to spray exterior enamel. I'll try to share it when I do.
Man. I like you. Your way with words screams military service lol. 👍🏾
You should sand in-between coats
I got the same sprayer & just left home Depot with that lacquer & thinner, now can I try this method with polycrlic clear also have you tryed spraying stains for wood in your so easy gun & if so wat recommend you?
lolo ent I did not have good luck spraying stain. I think it needed to be thicker. polycrlic needs to be thinned. I thinned it with water and it was ok but not perfect, I probably didn't thin it correctly. it'll be trial and error unless you can find someone who knows how much to thin it. good luck. thanks for the comment
Cool thanks for replying, I guess I'll have to buy another sprayer & test the waters right?
@@loloent I have been spraying polycrylic. Thin a little and had to use my largest tip 1.8mm to have fluid come out without clogging. Trial and error, and cleaning the gun immediately makes a big difference!
how to spray laquer: harbor freight hvlp, decent compressor, dessicant, fine strainer, reduce according to spec sheet, test panels before doing the work. plus ventilation and personal safety. easy.
Thanks for posting this. Not many good videos on TH-cam land regarding the spraying of poly or in this case-lacquer.
I just picked up a Kobalt spray gun put out by Lowe's.
Question- You mention halfway through your video that a standard pancake compressor doesn't do the job.
Is that your opinion or factual? I ask because I just bought a 6 gallon PorterCable one.
I will be spraying some wood moldings and a couple of wooden windows.
Do you think I can get away with this or not?
Thanks.
I just bought a similar gun to yours that comes with both 1.4mm & 2mm nozzles. What size is best for varnish or lacquer?
pounder46 I have no idea... sorry
.08 to .01
much appreciated!
it was a little long of a video but thank you so much.
Are you using a standard compressor?
26 gallon
Great video. One suggestion I would make, ditch the pvc air hose! Go spend the money on a rubber one. Biggest improvement to my compressor!
Do you reuse the dirty thinner?
gt2250 only for cleaning. It usually evaporates before I need it again though
Thank you.
Did you seal it before?
I did not. Just sprayed on raw wood sanded to 220 grit
Did you seal the wood before spraying?
nope
Keith's Woodwork Hi just a couple advices, 1- you should put sanding sealer first then sand it down with a fine sandpaper
2- adjust the pressure with the trigger pulled all the way
3- and most important, that harbor freight gun is going to get all rusted in the inside. You can go to Home Depot and get yourself a husky spray gun that is going to last way longer and do a way better job for only about $49.00.
I hope this helps. Cheers...
@@supermazingerz72 Many say that sanding sealer step is not necessary. It’s more preference.
@@tundrawhisperer4821 you are correct, sanding sealer is just to seal the pores of the wood so you can put less clear coat. I use ML Campbell conversion varnish that is self sealer, so no need for sanding sealer
@@supermazingerz72 Okay, so if I have a small project to spray, just three cabinet doors, sounds like just spraying the lacquer to seal first would be fine. I do have a stain on the doors, so I may spray two coats before I sand, just to protect from sanding through to the stain coat. Thought? Thx again.
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I like the effort, for taking the time to show this. Just a tip. Go to your local auto/body shop and ask how they set up a gun.
Your spray pattern is really small. Tip 2, a good finish needs a good gun. Cheap tools makes poor finish.
Great simple video but dude, if your spraying lacquer you gotta use a carbon filter mask. Those fumes will get you over the years. I know demonstrating this is easier without one but even outside you can inhale too many fumes. Fight the temptation and wear your mask. Great job though for a novice.
Can I lacquer photographic prints
DO your lungs a favor and wear a good mask 3m for vapors...plus lacquer will melt most plastics,some fast some slowly...plus i buy DEFT gallon size spray lacquer sold at lowes and very forgiven if you are just starting out..
Gotta give credit for the attempt but man, this was painful to watch.
1. Buy Lacquer designed for spraying.
2. Adjust your pressure when the air is flowing through the gun.
3. Put a moisture filter ON the gun.
4. ALWAYS wear proper PPE with Lacquer.
5. Don’t use a container with a different label. Have some empty, unlabeled containers on hand and label them with the product and rations and mix date.
6. Never leave product in your gun. Clean it properly after each days use. A little thinner is ok but not mixed.
7. READ THE LABELS. Brushing lacquer specifically says not to be sprayed. And make sure you dilute with the correct product per the label. Some say lacquer thinner, some say MEK or MAK. READ THE LABELS or PDS.
your ratio math is wrong.
What is the right ratio ?
@@bassfishing1024 when he was filling the 3:1:1 ratio he filled the lacquer thinner to the far right 1 instead of the 1 in the middle.
Rattle snake,,,, LOOK OUT.
Do not spray a spray gun in to your hand regardless if there is paint in it or not! Please use a respirator if you are spraying paint thinner or any other poison. Christ
Evrytthing you need to know my friend, this your gun is a toy. Buy Devilbiss, and you have goooood gun for rest of your life..
Dude, I hope you don't give up your day job to make future videos. This video is the perfect torture for making war prisoners spill their secrets.
Thank you!!!!!